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2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 225/50 R17
- Tires tested
- 15
- Disciplines
- 17
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
115 ft | -6 ft | 0 mph |
| 121 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 121 ft | 0 ft | 4 mph | |
| 124 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 126 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 128 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 131 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 131 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 132 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 132 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 133 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 134 ft | +13 ft | 25 mph | |
| 136 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph | |
| 136 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
139 ft | +18 ft | 29 mph |
| 139 ft | +18 ft | 29 mph | |
| 141 ft | +20 ft | 31 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 23.5% (26 ft ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Viking Fourtech Plus would still be travelling at 31 mph when the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
60.0 mph | +0.3 mph |
| 59.7 mph | Best | |
| 59.6 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 59.5 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 59.3 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 59.2 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 58.9 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 58.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 58.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 58.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 58.6 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 58.5 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 58.5 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 58.4 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 58.3 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 58.2 mph | -1.5 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
57.5 mph | -2.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.1% (2.5 mph).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
156 ft | -10 ft | 0 mph |
| 166 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 176 ft | +10 ft | 19 mph | |
| 176 ft | +10 ft | 19 mph | |
| 181 ft | +15 ft | 23 mph | |
| 182 ft | +16 ft | 24 mph | |
| 182 ft | +16 ft | 24 mph | |
| 185 ft | +19 ft | 26 mph | |
| 186 ft | +20 ft | 26 mph | |
| 188 ft | +22 ft | 28 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
188 ft | +22 ft | 28 mph |
| 190 ft | +24 ft | 29 mph | |
| 192 ft | +26 ft | 29 mph | |
| 192 ft | +26 ft | 30 mph | |
| 194 ft | +28 ft | 30 mph | |
| 194 ft | +28 ft | 30 mph | |
| 196 ft | +30 ft | 32 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 25.6% (40 ft ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Linglong Grip Master 4S would still be travelling at 32 mph when the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
48.7 mph | +1.9 mph |
| 46.8 mph | Best | |
| 46.7 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 46.7 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 46.2 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 45.9 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 45.0 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 45.0 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 44.9 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 44.7 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 44.3 mph | -2.5 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
44.0 mph | -2.8 mph |
| 43.9 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 43.2 mph | -3.6 mph | |
| 42.6 mph | -4.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.4% (6.1 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
11.31 s | -0.09 s |
| 11.4 s | Best | |
| 11.45 s | +0.05 s | |
| 11.53 s | +0.13 s | |
| 11.55 s | +0.15 s | |
| 11.63 s | +0.23 s | |
| 11.66 s | +0.26 s | |
| 11.66 s | +0.26 s | |
| 11.76 s | +0.36 s | |
| 11.89 s | +0.49 s | |
| 11.9 s | +0.50 s | |
RefReference Winter |
12 s | +0.60 s |
| 12.01 s | +0.61 s | |
| 12.1 s | +0.70 s | |
| 12.1 s | +0.70 s | |
| 12.25 s | +0.85 s | |
| 12.26 s | +0.86 s |
The difference between best and worst was 8.4% (0.95 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 49.3 mph | Best | |
RefReference Summer |
48.2 mph | -1.1 mph |
| 47.5 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 47.2 mph | -2.1 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
47.1 mph | -2.2 mph |
| 46.8 mph | -2.5 mph | |
| 46.6 mph | -2.7 mph | |
| 46.5 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 46.4 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 46.2 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 46.2 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 46.2 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 45.3 mph | -4.0 mph | |
| 45.2 mph | -4.1 mph | |
| 45.1 mph | -4.2 mph | |
| 44.1 mph | -5.2 mph | |
| 43.1 mph | -6.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.6% (6.2 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
12.2 ft/s² | +0.8 ft/s² |
RefReference Winter |
11.5 ft/s² | +0.1 ft/s² |
| 11.4 ft/s² | Best | |
| 11.0 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 10.9 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 10.6 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 10.6 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 10.6 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 10.4 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.3 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 10.2 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 10.1 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 10.0 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 9.7 ft/s² | -1.7 ft/s² | |
| 9.7 ft/s² | -1.7 ft/s² | |
| 9.5 ft/s² | -1.9 ft/s² | |
| 8.7 ft/s² | -2.7 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 28.8% (3.5 ft/s²).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
74 ft | -2 ft | 0 mph |
| 76 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 77 ft | +1 ft | 5 mph | |
| 78 ft | +2 ft | 12 mph | |
| 78 ft | +2 ft | 13 mph | |
| 78 ft | +2 ft | 13 mph | |
| 79 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 79 ft | +3 ft | 15 mph | |
| 80 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 80 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 80 ft | +4 ft | 17 mph | |
| 80 ft | +4 ft | 17 mph | |
| 83 ft | +7 ft | 23 mph | |
| 84 ft | +8 ft | 23 mph | |
| 84 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 86 ft | +10 ft | 27 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
198 ft | +122 ft | 63 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 165.6% (124 ft ≈ 8.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the GT Radial ClimateActive had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
644 lbf | +27 lbf |
| 617 lbf | Best | |
| 613 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 607 lbf | -10 lbf | |
| 604 lbf | -13 lbf | |
| 603 lbf | -14 lbf | |
| 600 lbf | -17 lbf | |
| 596 lbf | -21 lbf | |
| 595 lbf | -22 lbf | |
| 587 lbf | -30 lbf | |
| 587 lbf | -30 lbf | |
| 586 lbf | -31 lbf | |
| 585 lbf | -32 lbf | |
| 568 lbf | -49 lbf | |
| 553 lbf | -64 lbf | |
| 529 lbf | -88 lbf | |
RefReference Summer |
234 lbf | -383 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 63.7% (410 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 34.4 mph | Best | |
| 34.2 mph | -0.2 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
34.1 mph | -0.3 mph |
| 34.0 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 33.8 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 33.5 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 33.1 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 32.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 32.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 32.7 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 32.6 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 32.6 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 32.2 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 32.1 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 32.1 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 31.1 mph | -3.3 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 9.7% (3.3 mph).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.3 ft/s² | Best | |
| 14.0 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 13.8 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 13.6 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 13.5 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
13.4 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² |
| 13.2 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 13.0 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 12.9 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 12.9 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 12.9 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 12.9 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 12.7 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 12.4 ft/s² | -1.9 ft/s² | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | -2.2 ft/s² | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | -2.2 ft/s² | |
RefReference Summer |
5.0 ft/s² | -9.3 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 64.9% (9.3 ft/s²).
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71.7 dB | Best | |
| 71.8 dB | +0.10 dB | |
| 72 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 72 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 72 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 72 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +0.50 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
72.3 dB | +0.60 dB |
| 72.4 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 73.1 dB | +1.40 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
74.6 dB | +2.90 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4% (2.9 dB).
Value
5Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 41,887 miles | Best | |
| 39,687 miles | -2,200 miles | |
| 38,948 miles | -2,939 miles | |
| 34,262 miles | -7,625 miles | |
| 34,051 miles | -7,836 miles | |
| 31,236 miles | -10,651 miles | |
| 30,714 miles | -11,173 miles | |
| 30,652 miles | -11,235 miles | |
| 30,634 miles | -11,253 miles | |
| 28,185 miles | -13,702 miles | |
| 26,657 miles | -15,230 miles | |
| 26,303 miles | -15,584 miles | |
| 25,725 miles | -16,162 miles | |
| 25,352 miles | -16,535 miles | |
| 25,352 miles | -16,535 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 39.5% (16,535 miles).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 Price/1000 | Best | €25.79 | |
| 7.36 Price/1000 | +0.16 Price/1000 | €13.61 | |
| 7.57 Price/1000 | +0.37 Price/1000 | €15.57 | |
| 9.34 Price/1000 | +2.14 Price/1000 | €21.22 | |
| 10.15 Price/1000 | +2.95 Price/1000 | €20.53 | |
| 10.31 Price/1000 | +3.11 Price/1000 | €26.07 | |
| 10.69 Price/1000 | +3.49 Price/1000 | €19.12 | |
| 11.03 Price/1000 | +3.83 Price/1000 | €18.67 | |
| 11.1 Price/1000 | +3.90 Price/1000 | €30.65 | |
| 11.96 Price/1000 | +4.76 Price/1000 | €24.38 | |
| 12 Price/1000 | +4.80 Price/1000 | €24.19 | |
| 12.57 Price/1000 | +5.37 Price/1000 | €23.37 | |
| 12.79 Price/1000 | +5.59 Price/1000 | €26.34 | |
| 12.99 Price/1000 | +5.79 Price/1000 | €25.85 | |
| 13.23 Price/1000 | +6.03 Price/1000 | €28.90 |
The difference between best and worst was 83.8% (6.03 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Toyo Celsius AS2) works out €426 cheaper than the most expensive (Kumho Solus 4S HA32+).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.38 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.4 kg/t | +0.02 kg/t | $1 | |
| 7.53 kg/t | +0.15 kg/t | $6 | |
| 7.68 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t | $12 | |
| 7.71 kg/t | +0.33 kg/t | $13 | |
| 7.72 kg/t | +0.34 kg/t | $14 | |
| 7.76 kg/t | +0.38 kg/t | $15 | |
| 7.77 kg/t | +0.39 kg/t | $16 | |
| 7.8 kg/t | +0.42 kg/t | $17 | |
RefReference Winter |
7.88 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t | $20 |
| 7.95 kg/t | +0.57 kg/t | $23 | |
RefReference Summer |
7.95 kg/t | +0.57 kg/t | $23 |
| 8.1 kg/t | +0.72 kg/t | $29 | |
| 8.24 kg/t | +0.86 kg/t | $34 | |
| 8.67 kg/t | +1.29 kg/t | $51 | |
| 9.21 kg/t | +1.83 kg/t | $73 | |
| 9.45 kg/t | +2.07 kg/t | $82 |
The difference between best and worst was 28% (2.07 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Linglong Grip Master 4S uses about 23 gal ($82) more fuel than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 4.74 l/100km | +0.14 l/100km | $26 | |
| 4.77 l/100km | +0.17 l/100km | $31 | |
| 4.77 l/100km | +0.17 l/100km | $31 | |
| 4.78 l/100km | +0.18 l/100km | $33 | |
| 4.79 l/100km | +0.19 l/100km | $35 | |
| 4.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 4.81 l/100km | +0.21 l/100km | $39 | |
| 4.82 l/100km | +0.22 l/100km | $40 | |
| 4.91 l/100km | +0.31 l/100km | $57 | |
| 4.91 l/100km | +0.31 l/100km | $57 | |
| 4.92 l/100km | +0.32 l/100km | $59 | |
| 4.93 l/100km | +0.33 l/100km | $61 | |
| 5.06 l/100km | +0.46 l/100km | $84 | |
| 5.06 l/100km | +0.46 l/100km | $84 |
The difference between best and worst was 10% (0.46 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ uses about 23 gal ($84) more fuel than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
Abrasion
Total weight loss after wear test in grams
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 527 g | Best | |
| 533 g | +6.00 g | |
| 541 g | +14.00 g | |
| 545 g | +18.00 g | |
| 607 g | +80.00 g | |
| 609 g | +82.00 g | |
| 612 g | +85.00 g | |
| 669 g | +142.00 g | |
| 684 g | +157.00 g | |
| 723 g | +196.00 g | |
| 761 g | +234.00 g | |
| 791 g | +264.00 g | |
| 833 g | +306.00 g | |
| 871 g | +344.00 g | |
| 1116 g | +589.00 g |
The difference between best and worst was 111.8% (589 g).
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 31.1 → 0.0 mph
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